Bird Heaven October 24, 2012
The birds know where to find good eats. They come here to feast. The American Robins are eating their way through the winterberry shrubs (deciduous hollies). In their mad fly-throughs for edibles, some berries fall on the ground and then other wildlife get to enjoy these berries too. I also grow other berry producing shrubs such as Beautyberry (Callicarpa) (small purple berries), Aronia brilliantissima (red berries) and Viburnum setigerum (tea viburnum). When I originally planted these shrubs I thought that the winter landscape would be enhanced by these berries, but they don’t last long enough into the winter. I’ve discovered that the winter landscape is just as beautiful when it is denuded of its leaves and berries. I hope you are enjoying the wonderful display of Fall leaf colors. This Fall I am finding that I am so captivated by the range of yellows, oranges, reds, coppers and deep purples in the landscape. Which color in the garden is getting your attention?